Homophones/Homonyms

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What are homophones?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.

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What are homonyms?

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Homonyms are words that are spelled the same and sound the same but have different meanings.

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Give an example of homophones.

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'Blue' and 'blew' are homophones.

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Give an example of homonyms.

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'Bat' (the flying animal) and 'bat' (the sports equipment) are homonyms.

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What does 'scent' mean?

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A scent is a smell, often a pleasant one.

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What does 'cent' mean?

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A cent is a unit of currency, equal to one hundredth of a dollar.

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What does 'cell' mean in biology?

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A cell is the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently.

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What does 'sell' mean?

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To sell means to give something in exchange for money.

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What does 'change' mean in the context of money?

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Change refers to the money returned to a buyer after a purchase.

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What does 'lock' mean in the context of hair?

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A lock is a strand or section of hair.